GRAEME MURTY insists the fact Reading could have three players involved for Scotland's international friendly clash with Wales shows the club is heading in the right direction.

Right back Murty and winger Scott Murray have been provisionally named in Bertie Vogts' Scottish squad, while Royals skipper Adie Williams has been confirmed in Mark Hughes' Welsh squad for the Millennium Stadium showdown on Wednesday February 18.

It is a real fillip for Royals, who have rekindled their play-off push in the last couple of matches.

And Murty said: "It's absolutely great news - I have the biggest grin on my face. I spoke to Scott straight away and we are both buzzing.

"It's a massive boost for us personally and fantastic for the club - it's really indicative of where Reading are going.

"To have Adie, Muzza and myself there would be amazing."

Williams has already played 13 times for his country, while Murty and Murray have both been involved in Scotland B and Future matches.

Murty's first taste of international football was playing for Scotland's Future squad in their 1-1 draw with Turkey last December.

Murray also played in that match and won the B cap a season earlier after turning out against Germany. He also played in a friendly against Dundee United.

And Murty admitted: "After playing against Turkey, Tommy Burns (Scotland assistant boss) said we had played well. Bertie Vogts then came to watch the home match against Ipswich where Muzza and myself played well, so that helped.

"It will be a very special occasion. Obviously it's only a provisional squad so I will go there with an open mind about the chances of playing, but we have nothing to lose at all.

"No-one will expect anything from us and no-one will know who we are so we can go there and show what we're about.

"We'll show no fear. The World Cup qualifiers are a long way off. I'm just taking baby steps at the moment."

Aberdeen-born Murray said: "I am thrilled, this is the best moment of my career.

"When I heard the news from Reading I was shaking. I've played for the B-team before but have never dreamed of having the chance to play in the first team.

"To be honest I don't expect to play, so anything from here is a bonus. I'm like a kid with a new toy - I'm just so excited.

"It is a dream. The Millennium Stadium is fantastic, but I just wish it could have been Hampden Park."